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New Jersey Police Seize 100 Pounds of Marijuana

By Lependorf & Silverstein

A report published on the website NJ.COM, describes how authorities in Vineland seized nearly 100 pounds of marijuana believed to be headed to Cumberland County via a tractor trailer. State police began an investigation which ultimately resulted in the arrest of the driver of the tractor trailer, 35 year old Davenport, Fla. Resident Frank Capriotti. Information gathered during the investigation indicated that a large shipment of marijuana was to be delivered to the New Jersey area, according to state police Sgt. Gary Catts. The tractor trailer, which was parked at Butch?s Gun World in Vineland, contained nearly 89 pounds of marijuana, with an estimated street value of $89,000. Authorities also seized $1,780 in cash. Capriotti has been charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on April 03, 2009 (boomark / email).